Disclaimer in chapter 1
"..." -Talking
"~...~" -Speaking Elvish
*...* - mind connection
Chapter 9: Lothlorien
I rode on top of Vanya into the forests of Lorien silently. I Golden Wood shimmered and I smiled at the memories I had shared in this place.
My head whipped around when I heard someone clear their throat and I smiled when I saw it was my life-long friend, Haldir.
"Well, this is an unusual visit. And I had grown so accustom to having arrows pointed at my face. How disappointing." I say with a laugh as he grins slightly then turns serious.
"Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn have been expecting you." He says. "Follow me."
After a day's walk we came upon the Lord and Lady's talan. I looked around confused, watching Elves run about with weapons and things. "What is going on?" I ask myself.
"Lord Elrond is to honor the allegiance of Men and Elves once more. Our soldiers head to Helm's Deep to offer their bows and swords against the army of Orcs and Uruk-hai." Lord Celeborn answered, coming down the stairs with his wife as I bowed in respect.
"How large an army?" I ask. "10,000 strong. All Isengard is emptied." My eyes widened in shock at the number. "May I offer my assistance in that battle as well?" I asked as he shook his head.
"It would be too dangerous. Three of the Fellowship are there." "The Fellowship was broken? Which three are there?" I asked worried, praying my love and my brother were safe.
"Gimli, son of Gloin; the dwarf, Aragorn, son of Arathorn; your beloved, and Legolas, son of Thranduil; your brother." Lady Galadriel said smiling and I sighed with relief.
*Go rest, little princess, I feel you need it,* Galadriel whispered into my mind. "Aerlinniel will lead you to your room." She said aloud as an Elf maiden stepped forward.
"This way, Milady." She said softly and led me to my own talan. "Please ask for me if you need me." She said then curtsied and took her leave. I looked around the room and sat my things down unstrapping my bow and quiver, placing them on the bed. I went outside to see Elves all around, putting on helmets and blue cloaks, assembling a line formation while holding their bows in hand. I smirked and grabbed an extra blue cloak, covering myself after putting on my own armor and strapping on my quiver. This was how I was going to see the Fellowship again.
I snuck down, making sure the hood fully hid my face before lining up somewhere close to the line, making sure Haldir wasn't looking.
The Lord and Lady had come to see us off. We marched through the gates in perfect symmetry. Lady Galadriel looked straight at me with a knowing smile. I bit my lip but sighed mentally in relief when she didn't call my presence out.
*Good luck, young princess ~Sweet water and light laughter till we next meet~*
*Thank you, Lady Galadriel* I tell her in return as she smiles then looks at the others passing her, until they were all gone and headed to the battle of Helm's Deep.
A/N: Yes, it's short (sorry by the way) but at least you found out where she was going to meet up with them again! Please review and I'll get the chapter up ASAP. (School starts this week! T^T)